Plasma levels of fibrinogen and C-reactive protein are related to interleukin-6 gene −572C>G polymor...
Plasma levels of fibrinogen and C-reactive protein are related to interleukin-6 gene −572C>G polymorphism in subjects with and without hypertension
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Wong, L Y F , Leung, R Y H , Ong, K L and Cheung, B M Y
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. There is increasing evidence suggesting that inflammation is involved in the development of hypertension. Interleukin-6 (IL-6) is an important mediator of inflammatory response and the major regulator of hepatic production of acute phase proteins, such as fibrinogen and C-reactiv...
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Plasma levels of fibrinogen and C-reactive protein are related to interleukin-6 gene −572C>G polymorphism in subjects with and without hypertension
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_762270288
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_762270288
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0950-9240
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1476-5527
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10.1038/sj.jhh.1002233
